To be an American it’s one a honor‚ but it means for everyone to be equal. Back then not everyone was equal. In fact the smallest thing that is different about a person could make that person get bullied. We aren’t all the same and not even identical twins are the same. They may look the same‚ but their voice and possible interest are different. They might hang out with different people‚ but that doesn’t mean we can bully them. We shouldn’t bully anyone‚ but it’s a big issue. In the past it was
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In the short story “American History” by Judith Ortiz Coffer‚ Elena‚ a young 14-year-old girl from El Salvador has feelings for a young boy named Eugene‚ who is her neighbor. He was the source of beauty and light she was looking forward to for the new school year. He kept her daydreaming. Yet‚ Elena will experience undesired events that will impact her life and decisions forever. Before Eugene moved to the house next to El Building (the building in which Elena lives)‚ there was an old Jewish couple
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she has gained her family’s trust. The most important privileges for a young lady is to wear makeup‚ date‚ and make adult decisions. Judith Ortiz Cofer relates to this in one of her articles by stating “she was instructed on how to act like a proper sen᷇orita and were encouraged to look and act like women and dress in clothes that made them look more mature” (Cofer 39). Wearing makeup is something that a girl being raised in the Hispanic culture can start wearing the day of her Quinceañera. Another
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Judith beheading Holofernes 1. Painted by the Italian artist Caravaggio‚ in 1598 around the 16th century. During the art movement of Baroque period. 2. It is a history painting 3. The media: Oil on canvas / The method: The lighting in this painting is dramatic‚ as though a single flame is illuminating the entire scene‚ causing the shadows to recede far into the background and the highlights to protrude outwards. This is most evident in the red curtain behind Holofernes. The techniques:
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Yet‚ the story of Judith is only a part of the Hebrew bible and mentioned in the Catholic Old Testament. It is not recognized in Protestant Christianity‚ the religion that requires women to be subservient to the men in their lives; “Let a woman learn quietly with all submissiveness
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When reading poetry‚ it is often vital to have an awareness of its context. Particularly in the works of Judith Wright‚ it is important to have a familiarity with her life and also some knowledge of Australian during her time. Without an understanding of the context‚ poems such as "Woman to Man" and "Bora Ring" could be challenging when considering what they are reflecting on. However other poems such as "Rainforest"‚ do not require such an in depth comprehension of the context to be appreciated
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that they should fit into the preceeding categories‚ however‚ once I get through all of them I will be able to make the final determination regarding my five main books. Part I – The Original Thesis Turner‚ Frederick Jackson. The Frontier in American History. New York: Henry Holt and Company‚ 1920. This book includes Turner’s landmark
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African American History: 1865- Present Aneshia Y. Glover HIS204: American History Since 1865 Instructor Mohamed Khan April 29‚ 2013 African American History: 1865-Present African Americans had a very rough time in the early years. Not only were they looked down upon‚ but they were tortured‚ criticized‚ and belittled by those from other ethnic groups. Forced to work as slaves and having to endure hours and days of painful work and cruelty without ever having the opportunity to say a thing
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History is important because when (people) make mistakes whether is an experiment‚ invention‚ or a discovery it goes on record in order for others to learn from their mistakes. If mistakes are not marked on a books or movies then we are doom to repeat them. Throughout the years a lot of events have happen for example‚ the American Revolution‚ successful inventions such as the light bulb‚ and women rights. What would happen if none of this events occur or weren’t in writing? The American Revolutions
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This plan that has been created to increase the level of history education in the United States sounds good. Both books that have been picked out for discussion are excellent choices that describe the history of the United States. In a reading group type of environment‚ there can many factors that interest the readers. It can all come down to the font of the text or something as simple as the front cover. Based on what the books have to offer though‚ my recommendation takes into account both parties
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